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The capacity for forgiveness is transformative from "summary" of The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

In life, we are often faced with situations that test our capacity for forgiveness. When we are wronged, our instinct may be to hold onto anger and resentment. However, forgiveness has the power to transform not only the person we forgive, but also ourselves. It is a choice that can free us from the burden of carrying around bitterness. Forgiveness is not about excusing or forgetting the harm that was done to us. It is about releasing the negative emotions that hold us captive. In "The Thing Around Your Neck," Adichie tells stories of characters who navigate the complexities of forgiveness. From a young woman who forgives her cheating husband to a mother who forgives her daughter's killer, each narrative illustrates the profound impact forgiveness can have on both the forgiver ...
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    The Thing Around Your Neck

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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